Subletting vs Assigning

Subletting vs Assigning

Subletting vs Assigning What’s the difference? Most people have heard the term “sublet” when it comes to apartment lingo, but what exactly is an “assignment”? When a tenant is unable to fulfill the full terms of their lease agreement due to changes in their personal...
Apartment Hunting Tips for College/University Students

Apartment Hunting Tips for College/University Students

“School!” Shhh, don’t say that too loud. To some, hearing the ’s’ word at this time of the year is worse than hearing a drunken sailor cursing at the local watering hole. Unfortunately, whether we want to or not, we do have to start thinking about what September will...
Tips for Selecting a Roommate

Tips for Selecting a Roommate

Is mama bird kicking you out of the family nest or is your current place about to be condemned? Perhaps you are looking for a new place to start the next chapter in your life i.e. going to college or starting a new career. There is a lot of rental property out there,...
Landlords are making a fortune. Or are they?

Landlords are making a fortune. Or are they?

If you own property, the assumption is that you’re making a good living off the rent or leases of the property that you own. Without considering all the factors of what determines rental rates, it is easy to jump to such a conclusion. However, aside from what the...
Boomer Housing Options

Boomer Housing Options

Where do we go from here? This is likely a question that you may be asking your spouse, partner or yourself at some point in your life regarding your housing situation. Perhaps, you’re an empty nester; maybe it’s time to escape our lovely Manitoba winters, or maybe...